Category Archives: Financial

Parliament Run by a Bunch of Children

October 25, 2007 – 11:23 am

This is probably no surprise to anyone, but Canada is run by a bunch of children. I was reading in the paper today about a discussion in the House (like Congress in the US) over product price differences. As you may know, our graceful loon has overpowered the not-so-tough bald eagle in the marketplace. Yet, [...]

By Patrick Also posted in Politics 3 Comments

The [Cell]phone as a Symbol of Change

October 1, 2007 – 1:43 am

In one of my classes, a mini assignment was to choose any material symbol that represents change and examine it materially as well as symbolically for about an hour. We were to describe the symbol’s significance generally and with regard to change. I chose a cell phone. Here is my analysis:
The [Cell]phone as a Symbol [...]

By Patrick Also posted in Environment, Politics, School, Social Justice 2 Comments

6 Reasons to Track Your Finances

August 2, 2007 – 11:21 am

Let me start off by saying that I am by no means the perfect example of a financially stable individual. As a student who loves to buy new toys (see My Camera) I often find myself splurging when I should be saving. However, I am one step closer to managing my money properly. Last night [...]

By Patrick Also posted in Life skills 8 Comments

More Pay, Less Play

June 1, 2007 – 5:34 pm

Posts here have plummetted over the past week. Why? Because on Monday I started my summer job and I have been ridiculously busy trying adjust to reduced personal time. On the upside, I’m getting paid more than I was before… which was zip (with the exception of some paid posts).
I’m working at a sign making [...]

By Patrick Also posted in Miscellaneous 1 Comment